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Government Autobahn speed limit proposal fails in German Parliament

Autobahn speed limit proposal fails in German Parliament

Someone actually wanted to employ a speed limit on the Autobahn?
By Jacob Oliva Oct 21, 2019
Government 2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales

2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales 'may yet prove premature'

British drivers' group suggests petrol and diesel will still have a part to play.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
Technology Authorities turn to drones for help managing M6 roadworks

Authorities turn to drones for help managing M6 roadworks

The unmanned aircraft are used to keep tabs on the roadworks
By James Fossdyke Oct 18, 2019
Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there

Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Operation Brock is designed to keep the M20 moving in both directions.
By James Fossdyke Oct 17, 2019
Green Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By James Fossdyke Oct 15, 2019
Safety London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

London proposes new schemes to make roadworks less disruptive

Measures include a new "Roadworks Charter" designed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke Oct 11, 2019
Safety New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

At present, London's authorities are dealing with "at least" two 'bridge strikes' a month.
By James Fossdyke Oct 10, 2019
Government MPs want

MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

Electric vehicles could leave a £40bn "black hole" in the government coffers.
By James Fossdyke Oct 10, 2019
Government Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Grant Shapps wants to look into whether the ban should be brought forward.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Government Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit

Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit 'implications'

Drivers are being reminded that they will need "green cards" to drive in the EU if there's no deal.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Technology Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

Aussies deploy AI cameras to punish texting drivers

I always feel like somebody’s watching me...
By Dustin Wheelen Oct 01, 2019
Green Labour pledges electric car revolution... If it gets power

Labour pledges electric car revolution... If it gets power

More chargers, interest-free loans and a scrappage scheme are all in the offing.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
Safety Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

One organisation thinks safety might have slipped down the agenda.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
Government Labour plans £3 billion in EV investment if it returns to power

Labour plans £3 billion in EV investment if it returns to power

Tens of thousands of jobs would be created.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 25, 2019
Official Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

The government firm has bought 41 of the Swedish crossovers.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 25, 2019
Government Government

Government's £8.7bn road upgrade scheme announces latest projects

A total of £435 million is being spent on schemes in Somerset and East Anglia.
By James Fossdyke Sep 23, 2019
Green Government invests £400 million in electric car infrastructure

Government invests £400 million in electric car infrastructure

Some of that money will be spent on building 3,000 new rapid charging points.
By James Fossdyke Sep 13, 2019
Government Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

The cards are stacked against it.
By Anthony Alaniz Sep 12, 2019
Government MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

The suggestion has been welcomed by the group representing councils.
By James Fossdyke Sep 11, 2019
Safety Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Transport for London says the move is supposed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke Sep 10, 2019
Autonomous Cars Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

New CAV PASS scheme will "ensure safety of self-driving vehicles ahead of their sale".
By James Fossdyke Sep 09, 2019
Safety Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

It's after the AA recommended stopping the rollout of motorways that use the hard shoulder as a lane.
By James Fossdyke Sep 09, 2019
Government MPs

MPs' recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt

The so-called warm mix asphalt is said to offer CO2 savings of up to 15 percent.
By James Fossdyke Sep 05, 2019
Green City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

But one of the mayors, Manchester's Andy Burnham, says businesses should be supported as zones are introduced.
By James Fossdyke Sep 05, 2019
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